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Merz: Ukraine Aid Not at Expense of Social Spending

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reiterated that increased defense and Ukraine aid will not come at the cost of social spending, responding to domestic criticism. This signals a commitment to fiscal expansion without austerity, potentially easing coalition tensions but leaving budget details unclear.

Zeit Onlineabout 4 hours agoDE, UACredibility 44%View source

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Mosaic Score6.2
Model confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.4

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#germany#ukraine#defense-spending#fiscal-policy#social-welfare

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